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2011 Mercedes-Benz R 350 4MATIC BlueEfficiency V251 (Automatic / 7 Gears) AWD [2010-2012]

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Overview

2011 Mercedes-Benz R 350 4MATIC BlueEfficiency V251 (Automatic / 7 Gears) AWD [2010-2012]

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz R 350 4MATIC BlueEfficiency, offered in the European market (Generation V251 lwb phase-II), represents the pinnacle of petrol technology for this series. This luxurious 5-door minivan/ MPV and permanent 4×4 traction (AWD) uses the new Daimler-Benz M276 DE35 engine . This 3498 cm3 V6 (60°) petrol engine comes with third-generation direct injection and ECO Start-Stop function, producing 306 HP / 302 HP / 225 kW at 6500 engine rpm and a torque of 370 Nm . Thanks to this modern engine and 7G-Tronic transmission, the car accelerates 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 245 km/h . Combined consumption has improved significantly to 10.1 L/100km . The vehicle has a length of 5157 mm , weighs 2160 kg and has a tank of 80 liters .

Model:V251 R 350 4MATIC BlueEfficiency lwb
Production year:2011
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€57,900
Engine size:3.5 L
Max torque:370 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Gasoline pa turbocharger (Injeksion Direkt)
Displacement:3498 cm3
Max power:306 PS / 302 HP / 225 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:12.2 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:9.2-11 L/100km
City:14.4-17.3 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 5
Body style:Minivan / MPV
0-80 km/h:5.1 s
0-100 km/h:7.5 s
0-160 km/h:18.5 s
0-200 km/h:35.6 s
Top speed:245 km/h
Curb weight:2160 kg
Gross weight:2880 kg
Length:5157 mm
Width:1922 mm
Height:1677 mm
Fuel capacity:80 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
80%
Safety
80%
Performance
65%
Driveability
75%
Durability
70%
Maintenance
55%
Design
70%
Summary

This BlueEfficiency model with the M276 engine is remarkable because it offers more power (306 hp) while consuming less fuel than its 272 hp predecessor. Direct injection technology and the Start-Stop system make it much more efficient in urban traffic. When buying such a used vehicle, care should be taken with the phase chain tensioners (timing chain tensioners), which in the first series of the M276 engine could cause noise in the ignition. Also, like any R-Class lwb, it is recommended to check the airbags of the Airmatic system for possible leakage.

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